China’s rise is undeniable—but does its dominance make the world safer or more brittle? In this forthright fireside chat, former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat MP dissects Beijing’s global playbook, from critical-minerals leverage and battery supremacy to the looming question of Taiwan. If yo...

Power politics, raw emotion and unfiltered candour—this Middle East Outlook panel became the summit’s most charged hour. Lebanon’s Ambassador Rami Mourtada, veteran British peer Lord Leigh, and former AP editor Dan Perry square off on Trump-style disruption, Iran’s nuclear end-game and the Gaza w...

Cutting through the noise, BCG’s Nikolaus S. Lang maps the ten forces reshaping global business—from tariff wars and tech races to climate finance and polarized societies. In five punchy minutes you’ll hear:

Key Takeaways:
- Multipolar Trade Reality: With 83 % of world trade bypassing the U.S., ...

From Kyiv’s bomb-shattered dawns to Tehran’s “burnt generation,” four extraordinary leaders take you inside the defining conflicts of our era. In this raw, no-notes conversation they relive split-second escape decisions, childhoods under siege, and the myths that still keep Israelis and Palestini...

At the 2025 Geopolitical Summit, historian Prof. Nir Arielli rips the lid off a world in flux—where financial crashes, wars, climate shocks and AI-powered battlefields collide. In ten electrifying minutes he traces the fault-lines that tie the fall of Assad, the decapitation of Hezbollah, and Oct...

As two of the world’s preeminent global powers — the United States and China — continue to oscillate between setback and success, we explore how the shifting balance of both hard and soft power is shaping economies, conflict, and international relations.

Key Takeaways:
- The Rise of a Multipolar...

From its founding in the 16th century to its humanitarian work today, Jesuit Brother Michael Schöpf shares lessons the business community can learn from a faith-based approach to crisis. We’ll learn about his order’s approach to building new coalitions across NGOs, faith organizations, and the pu...

Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini fled Syria in 2015 with her sister Sarah. While crossing the sea by boat, the sisters along with two men swam for hours to bring their group of refugees to shore on the Greek island of Lesbos. Their experience inspired Netflix’s 2022 “The Swimmers,” and a year after ...

As tensions rise in the Middle East, global attention is turning to the evolving dynamics between Israel and Iran. This moment invites deeper insight into a complex and rapidly shifting landscape.
Join us for a moderated panel discussion with Vali Nasr, the Majid Khadduri Professor of Internation...

Massive upheavals continue to ripple out of the Middle East following the fall of the Assad regime, hostage transfers in Gaza, and rising instability in Iran. As circumstances continue to change on the ground, we look at where the region is headed and how uncertainty in the Middle East will impac...

As we look to the future, China faces many of the same obstacles as other nations: demographic challenges, increasing disruption caused by AI, and growing geopolitical uncertainty. How is China charting its path forward both internally and on the world stage? We explore the growing misconceptions...

The economic landscape has shifted significantly. With trade and geopolitical tides changing daily, navigating these complexities can be challenging. That’s where David Hoffman can help.
Join us for an insightful session with David Hoffman, whose areas of expertise include China strategy and busi...

This session takes place at a moment of accelerating geopolitical instability — as the U.S. reassesses its commitments to Europe and Ukraine, Russia seeks to redraw the continent’s security map, and Europe faces a defining question: is it prepared to lead?

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In a rapidly changing political landscape, you must weather the storm to stay on course. How? This YPO Live session can help.
Join us for an informative event as GDN and Democracy Group host exclusive YPO resources to unpack the ever-changing period we are experiencing - a time marked by rising t...

With new tariffs and changing trade and supply chain realities, it can be difficult to determine their impact on the economic landscape, particularly for India's trade operations and the South Asia region. Understanding these implications is a good starting point.
Join us for an informative webin...

President Trump’s desire to end the war in Ukraine and pull back American assistance to the country opens the door for a more assertive role for the European Union in the region. But rising populist nationalism and growing economic concerns complicate the situation on the continent. What does the...

At YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, renowned historian Sir Niall Ferguson delivers a provocative and insightful analysis on the shifting geopolitical landscape, marked by emerging alliances such as the BRICS nations and a realigning United States under Donald Trump. Ferguson examines the historical cycle...

Ian Bremmer discussed the geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the 75-year cycle of geopolitical recessions and the current challenges to the post-World War II global order. He highlighted the misalignment of institutions and values with the balance of power, citing the Soviet Union's influence in...

Join us as we unpack the critical implications of Australia’s 2025 federal election. With Labor securing a historic majority and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton losing his seat, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. To help us make sense of these changes, we will explore the polling da...

Join us for a unique session as we discuss escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and beyond. This moderated panel featuring three regional and global expert speakers will help YPOers understand the nature of the dispute between these two nuclear powers, the broader implicati...

At a time when protectionist policies, supply chain disruptions, and economic nationalism are escalating tensions, tariffs have evolved into more than mere financial instruments—they serve as catalysts that can either enhance cooperation or deepen global conflict.
 
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The global trade sector is experiencing a period of uncertainty and turmoil. Many are unsure of what the future holds, which means now is the time to consult with experts to navigate challenges and identify potential solutions.

Join us for an informational event with two experts, Michael Murdoch...

Canada heads to the polls for a historic election on 28th April 2025 and the stakes are high. Its economy faces a myriad of challenges in the year ahead, with slower population growth and federal policy uncertainty at the top of the list. Adding to the urgency, tensions with the United States ove...

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking fireside Zoom conversation with Michael Elrad as he deciphers the forces driving today’s market turbulence.

In this pivotal session, Michael will dissect the ripple effects of tariff wars, financial market volatility, political unrest, and global macro...